Tuesday, May 5

Q&A: UCLA alumni Rutherford and Peyser discuss filmmaking experience

UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television alumni Scott Rutherford and Ben Peyser are the co-directors of “Ghost Team One,” a horror comedy that follows slacker friends Brad and Sergio, madly in lust with beautiful Fernanda, who believes the house they all live in is haunted. Read more...

Photo: Alumni Scott Rutherford and Ben Peyser’s film, “Ghost Team One,” follows friends Sergio and Brad in their lust for mildly crazy Fernanda.


Movie review: ‘A Touch of Sin’

The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. “A Touch of Sin” Directed by Jia Zhangke Kino Lorber 3.5 Paws There are many purposes by which filmmakers approach murder, some better than others. Read more...


Cutting out the crewneck: Fall fashion alternatives

As the weather begins to cool down, many students begin to ditch their summer wardrobe for more fall-appropriate clothing. One item that becomes popular during the fall season on UCLA’s campus is the basic crewneck sweatshirt – whether it’s plain or UCLA embroidered, most students on campus have one in their closet. Read more...


Throwback Thursday: Singer-songwriter Elliott Smith’s legacy leaves lasting impression

The second story I wrote for the Daily Bruin was about Elliott Smith, so it seems only fitting that the second Throwback Thursday column be about one of the most emotive and honest singer-songwriters of the last few decades. Read more...

Photo: Brendan Hornbostel first wrote a story on singer-songwriter Elliot Smith when a community group restored this Elliot Smith Mural; this Thursday, he explores the artist.


Movie Review: ‘Escape from Tomorrow’

At the happiest place on Earth, it’s a wonder how anyone could be anything besides elated beyond reason. That alone is enough purpose to drive “Escape from Tomorrow,” a film that has been claimed, on multiple occasions, “shouldn’t exist.” It’s a fair declaration – “Escape from Tomorrow” was shot entirely within and around the grounds of Disneyland and Disney World without the express knowledge or permission of the Walt Disney Company. Read more...


Q&A: Director, UCLA professor team up for Chinese language film

Emmy Award-winning director Henry Chan has teamed up with UCLA screenwriting professor Weiko Lin on their first Chinese language feature film. “100 Days” tells the story of a young man who must appease his deceased mother’s spirit by finding love within 100 days after her death. Read more...

Photo: Emmy Award-winning director Henry Chan teamed up with UCLA professor Weiko Lin for their film, “100 Days.”


Q&A: The Street Hearts open up about music, upcoming show

UCLA’s The Street Hearts wowed the crowd at Spring Sing earlier this year with its harmonic vocals and acoustic sound, even garnering the crowd-selected “Bruin Choice Award.” Composed of second-year dance student Sarah Summers, third-year cognitive science student Nick Valentini, third-year history and English student Andrew Giurgius and third-year civil engineering student Nicholai Hansen, the band won the Battle of the Bands, earning it a chance to play at the 2013 UCLA JazzReggae Festival. Read more...

Photo: The Street Hearts are preparing to play at The Roxy in West Hollywood on Friday.